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Practical information07
reading and have an adverse effect on road
holding.
Fitting different tyres on the front and rear axles
can cause the ESC to mistime.
Shock absorbers
It is not easy for drivers to detect when
shock absorbers are worn. Nevertheless,
the shock absorbers have a major impact on
road-holding and braking performance.
For your safety and driving comfort, it is important
to have them regularly checked by a dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Timing and accessory kits
Timing and accessory kits are used from
the time the engine is started until it is
switched off. It is normal for them to wear over
time.
A faulty timing or accessory kit can damage
the engine, rendering it unusable. Observe the
recommended replacement frequency, stated in
distance travelled or time elapsed, whichever is
reached first.
AdBlue® (BlueHDi)
To respect the environment and ensure
compliance with the Euro 6 standard, without
adversely affecting the performance or fuel
consumption of Diesel engines, the Manufacturer
has taken the decision to equip its vehicles with a
system that associates SCR (Selective Catalytic
Reduction) with a Diesel particle filter (DPF) for
the treatment of exhaust gases.
SCR System
Using a liquid called AdBlue® that contains
urea, a catalytic converter turns up to 85% of
the nitrogen oxides (NOx) into nitrogen and
water, which are harmless to health and the
environment.
The AdBlue® is contained in a special tank
holding about 15 litres.
Its capacity allows a driving range of
approximately 5,600 miles (9,000 km), which may
vary considerably depending on your driving style.
An alert system is triggered once the reserve level
is reached: it is then possible to drive for a further
1,500 miles (2,400 km) before the tank is empty
and the vehicle blocked.
For more information on the Warning and
indicator lamps and the associated alerts,
or the Indicators, please refer to the
corresponding sections.
Once the AdBlue® tank is empty, a system
required by legislation prevents starting
of the engine.
If the SCR system is faulty, the level of
emissions from the vehicle will no longer meet
the Euro 6 standard: the vehicle becomes
polluting.
In the event of a confirmed SCR system
malfunction, it is essential to visit a dealer or a
qualified workshop. After 680 miles (1,100 km),
a device is automatically activated to prevent
the engine from starting.
In both cases, a range indicator indicates
the distance that can be travelled before the
vehicle is stopped.
Freezing of the AdBlue®
AdBlue® freezes at temperatures below
around -11°C.
The SCR system includes a heater for the
AdBlue
® tank, allowing you to continue driving
in very cold conditions.
Supply of AdBlue®
It is recommended that the AdBlue® be topped up
as soon as the first alert is issued indicating that
the reserve level has been reached.
For the correct operation of the SCR
system:
–

U

se only AdBlue
® fluid that meets the ISO
22241 standard.
–

Ne

ver transfer AdBlue
® to another container
as it would lose its purity.
–

Ne

ver dilute AdBlue
® with water.
It is possible to obtain AdBlue
® from a dealer or a
qualified workshop as well as at service stations
equipped with AdBlue
® pumps specially designed
for passenger vehicles.
Recommendations on storage
AdBlue® freezes at about -11°C and deteriorates
above +25°C. Containers should be stored in a
cool area and protected from direct sunlight.
Under these conditions, the fluid can be kept for
at least a year.
If the fluid has frozen, it can be used once it has
completely thawed out at room temperature.
Never store AdBlue
® containers in your
vehicle.
Precautions for use
AdBlue® is a urea-based solution. This fluid is non-
flammable, colourless and odourless (when kept
in a cool place).
In the event of contact with the skin, wash the
affected area with soap and running water. In the
event of contact with the eyes, immediately rinse
the eyes with large amounts of water or with an
eye wash solution for at least 15 minutes. Seek
medical attention if you feel a persistent burning
sensation or irritation.
If swallowed, immediately wash out the mouth
with clean water and then drink plenty of water.
In certain conditions (high temperature, for
example), the risk of release of ammonia cannot
be excluded: do not inhale the fluid. Ammonia
vapours have an irritant effect on mucous
membranes (eyes, nose and throat).
Store AdBlue
® out of the reach of children,
in its original container.

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Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine / gearbox)gearbox Font wheels on the ground Rear wheels on the ground Flatbed
4 wheels on the ground with
towbar
Electric


In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a professional using flatbed recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox).
Accessing the tools
The towing eye is stored with the on-board tool kit
(in a bag on the boot carpet or in a box under the
boot carpet, depending on version).


On the boot carpet

Under the boot carpet
For more information on accessing the Tool kit,
refer to the corresponding section.
Towing your vehicle
To access the front screw thread:

► 
Unclip the cover by pressing at its top left-
hand corner.
►  Release the cover.
To be towed:
►  Screw the towing eye in fully.
►  Install the towbar.
►  Put the gearbox into neutral.
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, etc.) and to the
absence of braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.
Automatic gearbox: never tow the vehicle
with the driving wheels on the ground and
the engine off.
►  Unlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
►  Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
►  Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.
Towing another vehicle
To access the rear screw thread:

►  Unclip the cover by pressing at its left-hand
section.
►  Pull the cover downwards.
To tow:
►  Screw the towing eye in fully.

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absence of braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.
Automatic gearbox: never tow the vehicle
with the driving wheels on the ground and
the engine off.
►  Unlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
►  Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
►  Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.
Towing another vehicle
To access the rear screw thread:

►  Unclip the cover by pressing at its left-hand
section.
►  Pull the cover downwards.
To tow:
►  Screw the towing eye in fully. ► 
Install the towbar.
►  Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
►  Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.

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DS CONNECT RADIO11
DS CONNECT RADIO

Multimedia audio system
- Applications - Bluetooth
®
telephone
The functions and settings described vary
according to the vehicle version and
configuration.
For safety reasons and because they
require sustained attention by the driver,
the following operations must be carried out
with the vehicle stationary and the ignition on:
–

Pairing the smartphone with the s
ystem in
Bluetooth mode.
–

U

sing the smartphone.
–

Connection t
o the CarPlay
®, MirrorLinkTM
or Android Auto applications (certain
applications interrupt their display while the
vehicle is moving).
– Changing the system settings and
configuration.
The system is protected in such a way
that it will only operate in the vehicle.
The Energy Economy Mode message is
displayed when the system is about to enter
the corresponding mode.
The system’s Open Source Software (OSS)
source codes are available at the
following addresses:
https://www.groupe-psa.com/fr/oss/
https://www.groupe-psa.com/en/oss/
First steps
With the engine running, a press mutes the
sound.
With the ignition off, a press turns the system on.
Increase or decrease the volume using the wheel
or the "plus" or "minus" buttons (depending on
the equipment).
Use the buttons on either side of or below the
touch screen for access to the menus, then press
the virtual buttons in the touch screen.
At all times it is possible to display the rolling
menus by pressing the screen briefly with three
fingers.
All of the touch areas of the screen are white.
For pages with multiple tabs at the bottom of the
screen, it is possible to switch between pages
either by tapping the tab for the desired page, or
by using a finger, sliding the pages to the left or
to the right.
Press in the grey zone to go back up a level or to
confirm.
Press the back arrow to go back a level or confirm.
The touch screen is of the "capacitive"
type.
To clean the screen, use a soft, non-abrasive
cloth (e.g. spectacles cloth) with no additional
product.
Do not use sharp objects on the screen.
Do not touch the screen with wet hands.
Certain information is displayed permanently in
the upper bar of the touch screen:
–

Air c
onditioning status information
(depending on version), and direct access to the
corresponding menu.
–

Radio Media and T
elephone menu status
information.
–

Priv

acy status information.
–

Ac

cess to the touch screen and digital
instrument panel settings.
Audio source selection (depending on equipment):
–

FM/D
AB/AM radio stations (depending on
equipment).
–

T

elephone connected via Bluetooth and
Bluetooth multimedia broadcast (streaming).
–

USB Memory stick.
–


Media pla
yer connected via the auxiliary socket
(depending on equipment).


In the "Settings" menu, it is possible to
create a profile for an individual or for a
group of people with shared interests, and
configure a wide range of settings (radio
presets, audio settings, ambiences, etc.).
Settings are applied automatically.
In very hot conditions, the volume may be
limited to protect the system. It may enter
standby mode (with the screen and sound off)
for 5 minutes or more.
The system will resume normal operation
when the temperature in the passenger
compartment has dropped.
Steering mounted controls
Steering mounted controls -
Type 1

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Alphabetical index
A
ABS 66
Accessories
63
Active Safety Brake

115–117
AdBlue®

18, 144
AdBlue® tank

145
Additive, Diesel

143
Adjusting headlamps

56
Adjusting head restraints

39
Adjusting seat

38–39
Adjusting the air distribution

44, 46
Adjusting the air flow

44–45
Adjusting the date

193, 215
Adjusting the height and reach of
the steering wheel

40
Adjusting the lumbar support

39
Adjusting the seat angle

38
Adjusting the temperature

44–45
Adjusting the time

180, 193, 216
Advanced Traction Control

67
Advice on care and maintenance

131, 146
Advice on driving

7, 80–81
Airbags

70–72, 74
Airbags, curtain

71–72
Airbags, front

70–71, 74
Airbags, lateral

71–72
Air conditioning

43, 46
Air conditioning, automatic

45
Air conditioning, manual

44
Air intake

47
Air vents

43
Alarm

34–36
Amplifier, audio

50
Android Auto connection

207
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

66
Antitheft / Immobiliser 31, 81
Apple CarPlay connection
189, 206
Applications

207
Armrest, front

49
Assistance call

64
Assistance, emergency braking

66, 116
Audible warning

64
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)

177–178, 187, 211
B
Battery 138
Battery, 12 V
142, 161–164
Battery, ancillaries

161–162
Battery, charging

130, 134, 163–164
Battery, remote control

32–33
Blind spot monitoring system, active

114
Blind spot sensors

113–114
BlueHDi

18, 142, 148
Bluetooth (hands-free)

178, 190, 212
Bluetooth (telephone)

178, 190, 212–213
Bodywork

147
Bonnet

139
Boot

34, 53
Brake discs

143
Brake lamps

157–158
Brakes

143
Braking

90
Braking assistance system

66
Braking, automatic emergency

115–117
Braking, dynamic emergency

84–85
Brightness

179, 192
Bulbs

156
Bulbs (changing)

155–158
C
Cable, audio 211
Cable, Jack
211
Capacity, fuel tank

129
Cap, fuel filler

129
Care of the bodywork

147
CD

177, 187
CD, MP3

177, 187
Central locking

30
Changing a bulb

155–158
Changing a fuse

159–161
Changing a wheel

149, 152
Changing a wiper blade

61
Changing the remote control battery

32
Charger, induction

50
Charger, wireless

50
CHECK

21
Checking the levels

140–142
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit)

150, 152
Checks

140, 142–144
Checks, routine

142–143
Child lock

79
Children

69, 75–76
Children (safety)

79
Child seats

69, 72–74
Child seats, conventional

74
Child seats, i-Size

76
Child seats, ISOFIX

75–76
Cleaning (advice)

131, 146–147
Closing the boot

30, 34
Closing the doors

29–30, 33
Collision Risk Alert

115–116
Configuration, vehicle

24
Connected applications

207